Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
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Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies mix classic oats with dried tart cherries and bittersweet chocolate chunks, highlighted by toasted pecans for added crunch. The butter and dark brown sugar base create a tender dough that browns beautifully when baked, with a balance of chewy and slightly crispy edges. Toasting the pecans enhances their nutty flavor, complementing the fruity tartness of cherries and the richness of chocolate throughout the cookie. Making the dough balls uniform and spacing them apart ensures even baking and maximizes crisp edges.
These cookies work well as a snack or dessert and can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed. The combination of tart cherries and bittersweet chocolate adds a depth of flavor distinguishing these from standard oatmeal cookies. Toasting nuts beforehand adds a subtle roasted note enhancing the overall flavor complexity.
Be careful not to overmix once the oats and mix-ins are folded in to avoid tough cookies. Using a 1/4 cup measure ensures consistent cookie size and baking results. Chilling the dough is not required but could help firm the dough if desired. The recipe yields about eight cookies per standard baking sheet.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter not too soft (1 and 1/2 stick, salted
- 1 & 1/2 cups dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 & 1/4 cup quick oats
- 1 cup dried tart cherries coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3/4 cup, chopped
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
- dark chocolate chips to top cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Let your butter sit out of the fridge for like 10-15 minutes.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar until lighter and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat well.
- Add 1 cup of flour to the bowl but don't mix it in. Use a small spoon to stir the baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the flour. Then use the spoon or mixer to mix in the flour until it is not quite combined.
- Add the old fashioned oats, quick oats, cherries*, chocolate, and chopped pecans.
- Gently fold in the mix ins. Make sure all the flour streaks are gone. Don't over mix, once it comes together you're good to go.
- Fill a 1/4 cup measuring cup with dough. Shape the dough into balls and place them on the cookie sheet. You can only fit about 8 cookies per sheet. Make sure there are about 2 inches in between the cookies.
- Bake at 350 for about 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are set. There can be a little bit of shine in the center of the cookie, but it shouldn't look completely shiny.
- Top immediately with dark chocolate chips.
- Let the cookies cool on the rack for about 5 minutes, then remove them to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Dried tart cherries can be found near other dried fruits in grocery stores or in bulk sections like Costco.
- Toast pecans before adding to dough to deepen nut flavor and add crunch.
- Use both old fashioned and quick oats for balanced texture in the cookie.
- Measure dough in 1/4 cup scoops for uniform cookie size and even baking.
- Do not overmix once flour and dry ingredients are combined to avoid tough cookies.
- If desired, allow dough to rest briefly before baking for slightly better shape retention.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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